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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,249.42, 6,365.88 and 3,373.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,249.42, 6,365.88 and 3,373.54 is: 5,053.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,249.42 : 6,365.88 = 3,373.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,249.42/6,365.88 = 3,373.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,249.42x = 6,365.88 × 3,373.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,249.42x = 21,475,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,475,534.90/4,249.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.76

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